Ex-Christian Responds to Evangelist Ray Comfort

Responding to Ray Comfort of Living Waters Ministry.

*Please keep in mind that all everything I say here is my subjective opinion, and is intended to deconstruct fundamentalist/evangelical/conservative Christian ideologies from an ex christian perspective*

Outro Music | "Pixels" by Jeff Kaale

tags | Ray Comfort, Living Waters, Kirk Cameron, The way of the master, banana man, evidence for god, Ex christian, deconstructing christianity, exvangelical, former fundie, leaving christianity, gospels, jesus, bible, god, christian, evangelism, apologist, atheist vs christian, agnostic, recovering from religion

[MindShift-Brandon]

It's a badge of honor in a way, so congrats on making his radar! Loved hearing how you came back, but even better is the example of being able to show how seriously you once believed, really bought in, let it lead your life, and were still able to make it out and find the truth. Many people think Christians on the level of Ray Comfort are unreachable, too brainwashed, too irrational etc. Nope, we were just stuck, indoctrinated, and lost. Thanks for being an excellent example of the truth actually setting people free.

[KgrcProductions]

Can you imagine the insane amount of heartlessness it takes for a person to listen to someone pour out their heart, explain their beliefs, and tell their story only for that person to tell them "no you only THINK you suffered that much, you're just an uneducated, insincere liar."

[GODemon]

If one of them ever asked me if I've ever told a lie, my response would be: "Have you ever told the truth?"

[Bongo]

Ray won the gold medal in the Olympics for mental gymnastics.

[mattalley]

As a former Christian turned atheist who has also had the No True Scotsman fallacy laid on me, I can say I feel real pity for those using that argument. I think they are, probably in most cases, coming from a place of fear. “If I admit they really were a Christian and now are not then that would be a tacit admission that I could also leave the faith”.

[MrsBridgette]

I did notice that when Ray talked about hardening our hearts, and he says, “like Pharaoh”. He totally leaves out the fact that, “God hardened the pharaoh’s heart”.

[Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr]

I made some very logical points in his comments and he responded with "You just want to keep having your porn addiction, don't you?" I was like what????

[philiparmstrong]

I'm a 68 year old life long atheist. I read the entire bible 2 times. I have seen several of your videos now and you say the same things the voice in my head I has been saying to me my entire life. You are the best. PLEASE never stop!

[sysprogmanadhoc]

Ray: Howdy stranger, have you ever told a lie?
Stranger: Who the hell are you?
Ray: I'm here for Jesus, have you ever told a lie?
Stranger: Maybe, have YOU ever told a lie?
Ray: Yes, and Jesus has forgiven me.
Stranger: Then you admit you're a liar and I have no reason to believe you. G'bye

[wesleyshaffer]

What irked me most about Ray Comfort and the banana thing was when confronted with the fact modern bananas are a product of genetic engineering instead of humbly admitting he was wrong he doubled down and pretended it was a "joke" and accused of Atheists of just not having a sense of humor. Um no Ray you were friggin serious, you even put it in kids books.

[Dingolia]

Congratulations! 🎊 When you start catching the attention of guys like Ray Comfort, you know you've done something right with your channel. Wish you the best!

[justingreen]

Your words and your whole persona is so calming and kind and sweet!

You are the type of person I used to think the "Good Christians" were!

We atheists have to show kindness to everyone, just like the truly kind Christians do.

[maryjanegreen]

Congratulations, Kristi! You've come full circle! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[CharlesPayet]

Kristi, just listening to your laughter as you responded to so many points brightened my day and made this video one of the most enjoyable yet. Hearing the disbelief in your voice, as you even laughed at your old self and old beliefs, was really refreshing.

IMO that’s one of the reasons I think people are drawn to your content. The way you laugh as you make these videos is so different from any other online atheist creators I can think of. I think it’s probably why so many people who’ve recently deconverted, or are currently deconverting, find comfort in your presentation, and why so many say that your videos help heal their trauma.

[Seapatico]

He really applies the Richard Nixon idea of morality: "When the president does it, that means it's not it illegal"

[sarahozonline]

It’s horrible to be gaslit for being a false convert or never saved in the first place when you know in your heart of hearts that you were sold out.

[Michelle-dkuc]

Love the shirt! The fact that you are able to critique people like him in such a smart and thoughtful way shows how you are so intelligent! Please never stop doing what your doing ❤

[bensglobaladventures]

You helped me fully deconstruct! Thank you

[eugenewash]

Please you do not have to apologize for your studies. We like what you are doing. I share your information on Facebook. Stand strong

[nadinedixoncoaching]

Wow, the mental gymnastics one has to do to make sense of the Bible. I was only in Christianity for ten months and the anxiety and fear about going to hell I've felt as I walk away has been truly disturbing. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to walk away after being raised in the church. I still have fear and doubt that I'm doing the 'right' thing.